Orchard Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Orchard Hills ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 60% more documented species, Orchard Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Neoscona crucifera
Spotted Orbweaver
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Atriplex lentiformis
Big saltbush
Cyclocephala lurida
Phloeodes diabolicus
Lytta auriculata
Prionus californicus
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Hemieuxoa rudens
Zelus renardii
Falconina gracilis
Steatoda triangulosa
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
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Regional Wildlife Network
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